Kimberly & Daniel
Wedding Party
Caroline Betts
Maid of Honor
Caroline and I met at Butler University, as freshmen in Schwitzer Hall. Sophomore year, Caroline and I roomed together in an apartment. We cooked meals together, made Wii dance videos and sang songs that would mean nothing to everyone else. Living three states apart, we make an effort to see each other (and Caroline's cats) as often as we can. We enjoy romping around Nashville, spending time on the boat, and riding in the Jeep with the top off-- the Jeep's top- not our tops.
Andrew Dewar
Best Man
Dan and Andrew go way back. As Dan's brother, Andrew has always been Dan's go-to person. No matter if it's house repair projects, full day gaming sessions, or family parties, these two have tackled it together. It is only fitting that Andrew is the Best Man for this special occasion.
Kathleen Shaughnessy
Bridesmaid
Kathleen and I have known each other longer than we've been alive. Kathleen's mom, Mary, attended high school with my mom, Juli. When we were young little babies, Juli and Mary moved within a few blocks of one another and we played almost every summer day. Throughout childhood, we were inseparable. Pools, picnics, fests, and fairs- we did it together. Though we live more than a few blocks apart now, we remain important people in each other's lives. Kathleen and Kim: Rockin' It Since '93.
Kevin Templin
Groomsman
In addition to being cousins, Dan considers Kevin one of his closest friends. Reliable, a good sense of humor, and an all-round good guy, Kevin is always willing to help out, hang out, or go out. Kevin Templin will be attending the wedding.
Rebecca Martinez
Bridesmaid
Dan's sister, Rebecca, met me when Dan was still introducing me as his "friend." Our relationship has come full circle since one of our first times spending time together was getting ready for the wedding of a cousin. As Rebecca shared the bathroom mirror with me, she said, "It's like having a sister" and I'm happy to finally make that a reality. We enjoy shopping, talking all things girl, and share a love of babies.
Paul Hunter
Groomsman
You might be noticing a theme here. Paul is Dan's cousin and good friend. They have been around one another in a close family since they were little kids and now, Dan gets to play cool cousin to Paul's young boys. They have a shared enthusiasm for games and love to get together to play them when they can. But please know, during a game, all friendships are off the table and Paul will play to win.
Katherine Planas
Bridesmaid
My oldest sister, Katherine, has watched me go from a young gymnast to a tall volleyball player, from a floundering first year teacher to a flourishing 5th year teacher, and now a bride. Similar interests like musicals, theatre, and music make us good friends. Katherine lives in a suburb of Washington, D.C. with her husband, Stephen, and their dog, Casey. When we are both in Indianapolis, we enjoy watching White Christmas, where we sing harmonies and Katherine taps her feet along to Vera Ellen's.
Hector Hernandez
Groomsman
Dan and Hector are great friends that made their bond over board games. Over the years, they have been to countless game nights, theater shows, and hang outs. When Dan & Kim met Hector's parents-in-law, his wife said, "This is Kim, Dan's girlfriend. And this is Danny, Hector's boyfriend." We joke that Kim is Other to their close friendship. However, Kim benefits from their relationship, as Hector is Kim's go-to person for all things musicals and theater.
Katilyn Engle
Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn and I met at Pyoca, our summer camp. While we never attended camp together or worked on Summer Staff together, we became close with one another through 1 am conversations in hammocks, Water Olympics, and campfire skits that went wrong. No matter how often we see each other, we know a quick Facetime brings us right back to eating s'mores. Dan trusted Kaitlyn to help him pull off the best proposal a camp counselor could ever ask for and now it's time to pull off the best wedding, too!
Ravi Patel
Groomsman
Dan and Ravi met in college when Dan won the roommate lottery and was paired with two roommates who would turn out to be great friends for life. Ravi and Dan bond over sports, games, and technology. Ravi, a Software Engineer like Dan, is always around for a good board game, watching Chicago sports teams beat Philly sports, or hacking together a fun tech project.
Kelsey Van Wyk
Bridesmaid
My middle sister, Kelsey, has seen it all with me. We shared a room for most of our childhood, which lead to tense adolescence. During those years, it was not unusual to see us fighting or yelling at one another. This lead to the bedroom being split in half and rules like "Don't look at each other" were established. As we got older, got our own rooms, and became more independent, our relationship began to mature. Now, we enjoy each other's company and spend weekends in Illinois or hang out when I am in Indianapolis. But don't get it wrong, a week at Disney together might be where the line is drawn.
Brendan Joyce
Groomsman
Brendan and Dan have been friends since high school, when they played on the same club volleyball team. Since those high school days, they have attended different colleges but still remained good friends. Returning to the Chicago suburbs after college, Brendan and Dan remain teammates on a 4s beach volleyball team.
Jenni Crowley Cartee
Officiant
Jenni met Kim when Kim was just a small camper at Camp Pyoca. Jenni directs the Jr. High Leadership Challenge camp during Orchard Park Presbyterian Church's week. She has mentored Kim as a camper, laughed with her as a volunteer and working counselor, and now shares in the joys of working with the junior high kids every summer. Together, they have mourned the loss of friends, celebrated marriages and the birth of children, attempted to trap mice, scare squirrels out of walls, and laughed until they cried. Kim and Dan are extremely touched to have Jenni officiate their marriage.